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In the world of nonprofit fundraising, understanding and engaging your donor base is crucial to achieving your mission. Traditional methods of donor segmentation have served organizations well, but the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing how nonprofits can analyze and interact with their supporters. By leveraging AI responsibly for donor segmentation, nonprofits can create more personalized, effective, and impactful fundraising strategies.

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Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers!

Any of you planning on attending the 2024 Bridge Conference this week? If so, please let me know! I’ll be there tomorrow and Thursday and would love to say hi on behalf of all of Soapbox Engage!

Keep scrolling for some excellent tips related to AI fundraising, donor thank you messages, and nonprofit boards. Enjoy!

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Happy Monday, Trailblazers! You’ve made it (almost) to the end of July, and I think that’s worth celebrating! The Trailblazer community has been a bit quieter lately, and I’m suspecting it’s because many of you have been out of the office on vacation. Regardless, I hope this has been a restful month for all of you despite the heat.

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In the rapidly evolving landscape of nonprofit fundraising, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how organizations engage with their donors. From enhancing personalization to streamlining interactions, AI offers opportunities for nonprofits to build stronger, more meaningful relationships with their supporters without creating additional overhead for nonprofit staff. In this blog, we explore specific ways AI is transforming donor engagement.

Issue 208

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers!

Have you evaluated your process for acquiring donors lately? Prospecting, or the process of identifying and learning about donors with a high likelihood of giving major gifts, is a crucial part of fundraising. But once you’ve done the research, what’s next? Learn what steps to take in this guide.

Keep scrolling for some excellent tips related to nonprofit culture, donor qualification, and mid-level giving. Enjoy!

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Managing members and donors effectively is crucial for the success of nonprofits and member-based organizations. Traction Rec is a member management solution built on top of Salesforce. Combined with Soapbox Engage’s Salesforce-integrated online fundraising tools, Traction Rec offers a powerful solution to streamline donor and member management processes.

Happy Monday, Trailblazers!

I had a great time presenting “Salesforce’s Nonprofit Cloud: A Feature Odyssey” at Midwest Dreamin’ last week! For folks planning on attending Tahoe Dreamin’ this week, what sessions are you most looking forward to? I’m also curious who I’ll be seeing at Dreamforce this September? Drop me a note!

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Issue 207

It's a great day to brush up on your fundraising strategies! Check out these incredible tips, ranging from donor identification to fundraising software trends. Craving some content that you haven't seen yet? You can always reply directly to this email with your requests!

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As we're rolling right through the middle of a summer heat wave in the US, just putting this newsletter together feels like a bit of extra air conditioning could help. Wherever you're reading this week's PUB Crawl (hopefully at your favorite vacation spot), may a refreshing sip of community knowledge help quench your thirst. Welcome to Monday, everyone!

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Issue 206

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers!

In a slower season for fundraising, it’s a good idea to evaluate all your tools. How can you set your team up for success come fall? Social media is an essential tool for nonprofit marketing, considering over 70% of individuals in the US use some form of social media. Check out this post to learn how you can leverage social media for fundraising!

Keep scrolling for some excellent tips related to giving trends, nonprofit marketing, and annual fundraising plans. Enjoy!

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Happy Monday, Trailblazers! And welcome to the latest edition of the PUB Crawl!

Per usual, this week’s newsletter is packed with resources by and for Trailblazers in the Salesforce ecosystem. Learn about effective outcomes management on July 24, discover top resources for Nonprofit Cloud for Grantmaking, and explore community resources with Sprinty. Happy learning!

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Issue 205

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers!

We made it to July! Let’s celebrate with some summer fundraising ideas! While summer is not commonly thought of as a banner fundraising season, we’ve rounded up some tips and tricks to get people to show out to your nonprofit events. From petting zoos, to bake sales, to outdoor concerts, here are some ideas to get your community in the giving spirit.

Keep scrolling for some excellent fundraising tips related to capital campaigns, AI fundraising, and brand strategy. Enjoy!

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Happy Monday, Trailblazers! And welcome to July!

Can you believe we’re already halfway through the year? It's the perfect time to reflect on your goals, celebrate your progress, and recharge for the months ahead.

Dive into this week's update for the latest and greatest from our amazing Trailblazer community. Let's make the second half of the year even more extraordinary!

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Issue 204

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers!

What have you been doing to cultivate relationships with your mid-level and major donors? These relationships help ensure your organization can meet its fundraising goals and keep growing sustainably. But to approach relationship-focused fundraising strategically, it’s important to consider donor qualification. Check out this post for five best practices!

Keep scrolling for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies related to donor segmentation, year-end fundraising, and fiscal sponsorships.

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Happy Monday, Trailblazers! Ready to wrap up Q2 and head into the second half of the year? Whew, can’t believe I’m saying that!

For those of you attending Southeast Dreamin’ in Atlanta this week, I’m looking forward to representing Soapbox Engage. Be sure to catch my session, "Creative Strategies for Squeezing the Most Out of the New Nonprofit Cloud for Fundraising." Let me know if I’ll see you there!

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Issue 203

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers!

I’d love to share another free resource with you all this week. This one is all about tools and strategies for optimizing online donations. You can download the Complete Guide to Online Donations for free here!

Keep scrolling for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies related to nonprofit finance, implementing AI, and fundraising renewal appeals!

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Happy Monday, Trailblazers!

Welcome to another week of exploring exciting opportunities, joining insightful sessions, and discovering the latest updates in our community. From enhancing your Salesforce skills to uncovering hidden insights with AI, this edition has something for everyone— including the opportunity to become a Trailblazer Community Forum Ambassador! Ready to dive in?

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Issue 202

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers!

Okay, I know we have a week and some change until the official start of summer, but I think the spirit of the season is already here! In this slower season, it’s a good idea to evaluate your fundraising strategies ahead of the big year-end campaign push. Online fundraising is a critical component of any development strategy!

Online fundraising has many facets and dynamics. Effective online fundraising can be broken down into three components: storytelling, relationships, and optimization. This Definitive Guide to Online Fundraising has all the tips, insights, and strategies you need to incorporate each of these components into your online fundraising strategy. Bookmark it for regular reference and make sure it stays handy year-round.

Scroll on down for the latest fundraising ideas and strategies relating to SEO, board members, and P2P donors!

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Happy Monday, Trailblazers!

Are you looking for events management software that integrates with Salesforce? Join us this Thursday to learn about the incredible features of the Soapbox Engage Events app, including a new release that allows event attendees and registrants to view and manage their own reservations via a user portal! Register for the webinar here.

Keep scrolling for the freshest ideas, solutions, questions, and events from the Trailblazer Community.

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As leaders of your organization, your board members are not only expected to govern and oversee your organization’s operations. They’re also expected to donate regularly, and that includes contributing to large-scale fundraising efforts like capital campaigns.

Securing those donations can be easier said than done, however. Recent research from Capital Campaign Pro found that 40% of organizations struggle to get their boards excited about and engaged in their capital campaigns. On average, only 63% of organizations achieve 100% board giving towards their campaign.